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Based on 4 reviews and ratings
12 Ratings
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Based on 12 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- ContactOffice ranks higher in 3 feature sets: Project Management, Communication, File Sharing & Management
Project Management

7.8
ContactOffice
78%

6.3
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
63%
ContactOffice ranks higher in 5/7 features
ContactOffice ranks higher in 5/7 features
Task Management

8.7
87%
3 Ratings

7.7
77%
4 Ratings
Gantt Charts

7.1
71%
3 Ratings

7.0
70%
1 Rating
Scheduling

8.1
81%
3 Ratings

6.3
63%
3 Ratings
Workflow Automation

7.1
71%
2 Ratings

8.0
80%
2 Ratings
Mobile Access

7.3
73%
3 Ratings

3.8
38%
3 Ratings
Search

7.1
71%
2 Ratings

8.0
80%
4 Ratings
Visual planning tools

9.0
90%
1 Rating

3.4
34%
3 Ratings
Communication

7.9
ContactOffice
79%

7.5
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
75%
ContactOffice ranks higher in 5/8 features
ContactOffice ranks higher in 5/8 features
Chat

8.7
87%
3 Ratings

8.7
87%
4 Ratings
Notifications

8.7
87%
3 Ratings

8.2
82%
4 Ratings
Discussions

9.0
90%
2 Ratings

8.1
81%
4 Ratings
Surveys

8.6
86%
2 Ratings

8.7
87%
3 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase

8.0
80%
2 Ratings

6.1
61%
4 Ratings
Integrates with GoToMeeting

7.0
70%
1 Rating

5.0
50%
1 Rating
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts

6.0
60%
1 Rating

7.0
70%
2 Ratings
Integrates with Outlook

7.0
70%
1 Rating

7.9
79%
2 Ratings
File Sharing & Management

7.9
ContactOffice
79%

5.7
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
57%
ContactOffice ranks higher in 7/8 features
ContactOffice ranks higher in 7/8 features
Versioning

7.8
78%
2 Ratings

2.1
21%
2 Ratings
Video files

7.4
74%
2 Ratings

7.2
72%
3 Ratings
Audio files

8.1
81%
3 Ratings

7.2
72%
3 Ratings
Document collaboration

9.0
90%
3 Ratings

6.7
67%
4 Ratings
Access control

8.1
81%
2 Ratings

7.2
72%
3 Ratings
Advanced security features

7.0
70%
1 Rating

5.8
58%
3 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive

7.9
79%
2 Ratings

5.0
50%
2 Ratings
Device sync

N/A
0 Ratings

4.0
40%
2 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- VMware Socialcast (discontinued) is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

7.3
ContactOffice
73%
3 Ratings

7.7
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
77%
6 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

ContactOffice
N/A
0 Ratings

9.1
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
91%
2 Ratings
Usability

ContactOffice
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
90%
1 Rating
Support Rating

ContactOffice
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
90%
2 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
ContactOffice
1. Its cloud-based messaging and collaboration suite includes among others an email solution, calendars, address books, documents, polling tool and more.2. Handling big data, managing events, and reminders. 3. Rich API allowing for a deep integration of the Contact Office applications.4. Universal access to your data through desktop and mobile. 5. Almost every device supported.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Internet Company, 11-50 employeesVMware Socialcast (discontinued)
Socialcast has been a great tool for FactSet. I would recommend it to any firm looking for an easy-to-use tool to centralize communication and collaborate on a global scale.

Verified User
Vice-President in Marketing
Computer Software Company, 5001-10,000 employeesPros
ContactOffice
- Can use it from anywhere, can access your documents, emails and others.
- Can message your group and arrange meetings, and it will notify you.
- Can manage tasks.
- Fairly good customer support

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Construction Company, 10,001+ employeesVMware Socialcast (discontinued)
- Socialcast has an exceptional user experience. With very few idiosyncrasies, it works well on every platform I've tried.
- The platform has such a high level of ease of use, it becomes somewhat addicting.
- Social analytics are superb.
- The platform is highly intuitive and requires zero training or coaching in order for network members to become productive with it.
- It's extremely reliable. Only once in 4 years, was the product not available, and that was only for about a half-hour. In that half-hour, we realized how dependent we were on it. (Very.)
- The multi-device and deployment options are excellent. On-premise, Private Cloud, and Multi-tenant SaaS all available.
- The mobile apps for iPhone, tablets, and Android render well with a beautiful UI/UX. The desktop AIR app is equally highly usable.
CEO and Founder
Change Agents Worldwide LLCInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Cons
ContactOffice
- Data safety concerns
UI Designer
ANS CommerceInternet, 51-200 employees
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
- The software is a little bit pricey because it is charged by user/month and depending on the deployment method.
- For companies with a lot of workers the price can increase significantly.
- The mobile app usability and notifications are poor. Need to be improved.
- If there were more administrative features available the product would be improved
Computer Technician
Superintendência de Tecnologia da Informação - Universidade de São PauloEducation Management, 5001-10,000 employees
Pricing Details
ContactOffice
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Starting Price
—VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$250 per month
Likelihood to Renew
ContactOffice
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
VMware Socialcast (discontinued) 9.1
Based on 2 answers
Beyond the value FactSet derives from using the platform, Socialcast (the firm) has been a good partner to FactSet. We've experienced very little downtime with the service and they have been responsive and fair with enhancement requests and questions

Verified User
Vice-President in Marketing
Computer Software Company, 5001-10,000 employeesUsability
ContactOffice
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
VMware Socialcast (discontinued) 9.0
Based on 1 answer
The UX is its best feature
CEO and Founder
Change Agents Worldwide LLCInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Support Rating
ContactOffice
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
VMware Socialcast (discontinued) 9.0
Based on 2 answers
Excellent support; of course not perfect. :-)
CEO and Founder
Change Agents Worldwide LLCInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Implementation Rating
ContactOffice
No answers on this topic
VMware Socialcast (discontinued)
Not applicable, as it is a SaaS platform with minimal implementation
CEO and Founder
Change Agents Worldwide LLCInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Alternatives Considered
ContactOffice
ContactOffice handles almost all data, all files like doc, pdf, mp3 etc. Task management. Worksection is an all-around project management app that gives users visibility and organization. ContactOffice is a contact management software that helps you to easily manage your data from any computer with a web browser. Worksection is Free: no charge. ContactOffice offers four plans for its Individual version. ContactOffice has more supported Integrations than Worksection.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Internet Company, 11-50 employeesVMware Socialcast (discontinued)
Socialcast is great for collaboration & light project management, but anything complex doesn't work well.
Using it as an email notification curator works nice for us.
Using it as an email notification curator works nice for us.
IT Software Administrator
Rowmark, LLCPlastics, 201-500 employees
Return on Investment
ContactOffice
- Can get documents from anywhere if you forgot your files.
- Can connect with anyone in your group, chat, share ideas, and requirements in a single instance.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Construction Company, 10,001+ employeesVMware Socialcast (discontinued)
- Definitely more organized project management and team collaboration.
- Efficiency in carrying out tasks.
- Creates a spirit of collaboration and friendliness among colleagues.
Communications & Engagement Intern
Americas Society/Council of the AmericasEntertainment, 10,001+ employees